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Citizen Digital
… Photo/Sportpicha/ Citizen Digital. Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says a squad shake-up is inevitable if the big cats are to finally end their title hoodoo that has stretched to 28 years. …
Squad shake-up on the horizon as Leopards bid to end title hoodooCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen Digital on the sidelines of the event, Google’s Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa Folarin Aiyegbusi said the selected startups stood out not because they merely incorporated AI into their products, but because they were using the technology to solve pressin …
Kenya strengthens position as Africa's tech powerhouse with Google startup cohort successCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen Digital on the sidelines of the event, Google’s Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa Folarin Aiyegbusi said the selected startups stood out not because they merely incorporated AI into their products, but because they were using the technology to solve pressin …
Kenya strengthens position as Africa's tech powerhouse with Google startup cohort successCitizen Digital
… investigations, the file was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who, on March 17, 2026, approved the prosecution of Kariuki on charges of fraudulent acquisition of public property, forgery, and uttering a false document.Court documents seen by Citizen Digital …
Former Kaimosi Friends University employee charged over forgery of academic certificateCitizen Digital
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Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro Before Senate's CPAC Over County ExpenditureCitizen Digital
… , a combination of factors - determination from the players, tactical guidance from the coaching staff, and unity within the squad propelled Migori Youth to an outstanding season that culminated in promotion to Kenya's top-tier competition. In a conversation with Citizen Digital …
Syphas Otieno realises long-term dream of top flight football after Migori promotion to KPLCitizen Digital
… CITIZEN DIGITAL Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua says he is ready for the High Court verdict on his impeachment case, which is set to be issued on Monday, June 8. …
Gachagua says he is ready for any outcome as court to deliver impeachment verdict on MondayCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen Digital at the venue, PIPPSA Kenya Organizing Secretary Gideon Juma hailed the impressive turnout and emphasized the role of the championships as a source of young talents in the country. …
Young athletes light up PIPPSA at Kasarani StadiumCitizen Digital
… That is why I was crying uncontrollably," Magina told Citizen Digital. He claimed that the paper he held and said had evidence was what he had been tallying himself as the election results trickled in, something that made him believe Raila had won the election but rigged out. …
Evidence kwa Kalatas! Raila die-hard supporter reflects on his viral 2013 memeCitizen Digital
Finance Bill 2026: Stakeholders push for wider PAYE relief beyond low-income earners By Claire Munde June 05, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi during a Citizen Digital X Spa …
Finance Bill 2026: Stakeholders push for wider PAYE relief beyond low-income earnersKenya Power restored power supply to all affected regions after a widespread outage Wednesday night that affected customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift. The utility did not disclose the cause of the blackout, with some areas restored by 11:32pm and full restoration completed Thursday morning.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power restored power supply to all affected regions after a widespread outage Wednesday night that affected customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift. The utility did not disclose the cause of the blackout, with some areas restored by 11:32pm and full restoration completed Thursday morning.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan side Tusker FC lost 1-0 to Rayon Sports of Rwanda in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, marking their second consecutive defeat in Group C and eliminating them from the knockout stages.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi was a 12-day cultural programme held between July 15 and 26 at Heltz House, bringing together artists, listeners, creators, fashion enthusiasts, food lovers and storytellers to explore the connections between music and everyday life in the city.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NOC-K Vice-President Barnaba Korir has urged Team Kenya's athletes to compete with pride, discipline and determination as they depart for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reminding them they carry the hopes of millions of Kenyans.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Societal pressure to match beauty norms—including weight gain, weight loss, and curves—is making young women vulnerable to steroid misuse and organ failure complications. The article discusses how corticosteroid medications, normally prescribed for asthma and autoimmune conditions, are being misused to achieve trending physical appearances.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kayole are investigating the death of 19-year-old Bellacah Wambui Kamau, who fell from the fifth floor of Dan's Apartments in Kamatuto Estate. Officers are treating the matter as a homicide inquiry; the landlord and caretakers reported the deceased had been involved in domestic disputes and had previously threatened to take her own life.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisumu All Stars have started pre-season training ahead of the new National Super League season. Head coach Rashid Ochieng said the club is assessing the squad and identifying areas to strengthen, attributing last season's struggles to the withdrawal of sponsorship by Kisumu County Government, which disrupted the club's plans and led to the departure of key players.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam, who missed the 2016 WAFCON while sitting her KCSE exams, is looking forward to the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (25 July – 16 August 2026). Kenya qualified for the tournament after Dogo scored in a 1-0 win against Gambia in October 2025.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup kicks off this weekend at Mombasa Sports Club, featuring 24 teams from five Coast region counties (Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu). The tournament runs over five weeks, with the champions earning Ksh1 million and runners-up receiving Ksh500,000.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan creators are adopting AI-powered models to produce music as Large Language Models and generative AI systems use existing data from human singers to create captivating songs. The trend has raised copyright questions as AI-generated tracks increasingly populate the music landscape.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have launched a manhunt for an armed gang behind daylight robberies at high-end restaurants and shopping malls in Nairobi's Westlands and coastal Watamu. Forensic analysis of communication trails and phone records linked suspects in both regions to the same organized criminal syndicate, which used identical tactics and targeted high-value electronics, jewellery, and cash.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss, formerly Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, discussed her dismissal in 2013, her role during the 2022 General Election tally at Bomas, and navigating politics as a woman in an interview on Citizen Digital's Beyond the Headlines Show.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Western Kenya KSSSA rugby 15s champions Kakamega High are aiming to win the East Africa FEASSSA title, according to head coach Amos Wamanga, who said the team is focused and well-prepared despite competition from top teams in Kenya and Uganda.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega High School, KSSSA Western rugby 15s champions, are targeting the FEASSSA title. Coach Amos Wamanga said the team is focused on delivering at the East Africa championship after what he described as an ambush at the Nationals.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have barricaded major roads in Nairobi including Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and Rongai ahead of planned anniversary protests commemorating victims killed in June 25 anti-government protests in 2024 and 2025. Protesters plan to conduct a nationwide candlelighting ceremony to honour those killed.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's real estate sector is shifting toward satellite towns and infrastructure-driven developments as urbanization and a middle-class growth fuel demand. Nairobi faces an accumulated housing deficit of over 2 million units, with formal supply of roughly 50,000 units annually against estimated demand of 200,000 units.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's real estate sector is emerging as a cornerstone of economic growth, driven by rapid urbanization and a middle-class expansion. Urban areas face a persistent housing deficit, with annual demand estimated at 200,000 units against formal supply of roughly 50,000 units, while Kenya faces an accumulated housing deficit of over 2 million units with Nairobi absorbing nearly three-quarters of that gap.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says a squad shake-up is inevitable if the club is to end its 28-year title drought. Ambani indicated the 12-time league champions must strengthen while releasing some players to manage the wage bill.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, part of a 15-company cohort selected from 2,600 applications across eight African nations with less than one percent acceptance rate.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme during a Demo Day event in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. The startups were among 15 AI-focused companies from eight African countries selected from nearly 2,600 applications.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Ndumia Kariuki, a former Kaimosi Friends University employee, has been charged with fraudulently acquiring over Ksh.6.3 million in public funds after allegedly using a forged Master of Criminology degree to secure employment as a Tutorial Fellow. The EACC investigation found the certificate was falsely attributed to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro appeared before the Senate's Committee on Public Accounts and Investments (CPAC) regarding county expenditure.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, says he is ready for the High Court's verdict on his impeachment case, set for Monday, June 8. Gachagua was impeached on October 17, 2024, after the Senate found him guilty of charges including violation of the Constitution and gross misconduct; he has since challenged the impeachment in court, arguing he was denied a fair hearing and adequate public participation.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 250 young athletes from 14 school teams competed at the Private and International Preparatory Schools Sports Association (PIPPSA) Kenya Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, spanning age categories from Under-7s to 16 & Over. PIPPSA Kenya's organizing secretary said the event serves as a talent development platform, with the organization having organized various sports activities for 10 years.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tax experts and financial sector stakeholders have welcomed several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026, particularly measures aimed at easing the tax burden on Kenyans, while calling for amendments to ensure greater fairness and economic impact. ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda praised the bill for avoiding new taxes during economic pressures and welcomed proposals for pre-populated tax returns and exemptions from taxation.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →